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04 Aug 2026 at 19:42

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, UK, has completed its procurement process for the "Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND" contract. The procurement focused on transport services within the education sector, specifically for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport. The tender involved a limited competition method, categorised under the "services" industry. The procurement process was completed on 4th August 2026, with the contract commencing on 4th September 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. The transportation services cover routes starting from specified locations like Staines-Upon-Thames and Addlestone to Wishmore Academy, with varying schedules for students. This contract was awarded to Galaxy Cars, a UK-based supplier classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector, especially those with experience in specialized and educational transport services. Galaxy Cars, having secured the contract, exemplifies how an SME can successfully compete in public tenders. Businesses that can offer cost-effective and reliable transport solutions on a per-mile basis, particularly those structured to handle the needs of SEND transports, are well-suited to engage in similar procurement notices. The contract's structured schedule and detailed route requirements reflect a niche area within public transportation services that can be key to business growth for firms in this field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND

Notice Description

Client Transport Services 2026 - 2034 - SEND : Lift Wishmore - GU24 8NS Transport required Mon to Fri in a Saloon 1 x pupil from Staines-Upon-Thames - attends Mon to Fri - may need a car seat 1 x pupil from Addlestone - attends 3 days a week - Mon/Wed/Fri 1 x pupil from Stanwell, Staines-Upon-Thames - attends Wed and Fri AM ONLY PLEASE READ - PLEASE PUT COSTS AS PER MILEAGE FOR EACH DAY - 21.08 MILES MON, 20.31 MILES TUE/THU & 23.57 MILES WED/FRI Route to start Fri 04/09/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,965,714 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALAXY CARS

Further Information

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